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Yunkert Family History

Yunkert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Yunker, Pinkert, Benkert, Junker, Dankert, Bunker, Bankert, Hunker

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Where is the Yunkert family from?

You can see how Yunkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yunkert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yunkert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yunkert family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yunkert's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Yunkert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yunkert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Yunkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yunkert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Yunkert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Yunkert. For the veterans among your Yunkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yunkert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Yunkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yunkert in 1973 was 79, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yunkert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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